Verwood Cricket Club Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Cricket Club
Members and Guests*

Members and
Guests of Verwood Cricket Club are required to abide
by the provisions of this Code of
Conduct and anysubsequent updates as may be in force from time
to time, and by their presence on club premises or at club events or
activities are deemed to have accepted and to abide by the provisions of
this Code and any other relevant Codes of Conduct, Rules or Regulations the
Club has adopted.

All Members
and Guests of Verwood cricket club will:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every
person within the context of Cricket

Treat everyone equally and not discriminate on the grounds of age,
gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental
or marital status, religious belief, class or social background, sexual
preference or political belief

Not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination
if witnessed

Display high standards of behaviour

Promote the positive aspects of Cricket e.g. fair play

Encourage all participants to learn the Laws and rules and play
within them, respecting the decisions of match officials

Develop an appropriate working relationship with young players,
based on mutual trust and respect

Ensure that physical contact is appropriate and necessary and is
carried out within recommended guidelines with the young player’s
full consent and approval

Not engage in any form
of sexually related contact with a young player. This is strictly
forbidden as is sexual innuendo, flirting or inappropriate gestures
and terms. The ECB adopts the Home Office guidelines which recommend
the principle -"People in positions of trust and authority do not
have sexual relationships with 16-17 year olds in their care"

Attend appropriate training to keep up to
date with their role, especially that relating to the Safeguarding
of children

If a breach of the provisions or principles of
this Code occurs or is reasonably suspected to have occurred the Club
reserves the right to take such action as it deems appropriate,
including but not limited to asking the person responsible for the
breach to leave the Club premises. Any disciplinary or complaint
hearings in connection with a breach of these rules shall be dealt with
in accordance with the disciplinary procedure as set out in the Club
constitution or Cricket Section Regulations as may be amended from time
to time.

Date Adopted: 14th
March 2013

*

Members and Guests
include all members, officers and volunteers of the Cricket Club and all
guests of those members, officers and volunteers, as well as all individuals
who watch / attend / participate / officiate in matches hosted by the club
in whatever capacity